Luke11CNC Build Log ,I'm so naïve

[Jonathan]

Few more bolts / holes and it's done:

Y-motor mount:


Z ballscrew fixed end, slightly unusual motor mount. Had to make longer spacer for the bearing support as the existing one wasn't long enough and caused far too much friction.


My router is accurate, but alas still a bit off square:




Made a quick nylon seal for additional protection as that bearing gets the most dust being right above the cutter:


Will post a video and more info tomorrowish.

[luke11cnc]

found a bday present for him

http://www.maplin.co.uk/robotic-arm-...terface-266257

James

[JAZZCNC]

found a bday present for him

http://www.maplin.co.uk/robotic-arm-...terface-266257

James

Give up your not kidding anyone.!! . . . . WE KNOW IT'S FOR YOU.:dance: . . .Can I have one Dad.:lol:


I have the proper clamp for that transformer if you need it, didn't realise I hadn't sent it.!

[luke11cnc]

yes Jazz you might be right

I was thinking more along the lines of copying it in aluminium but bigger and more lifting weight as it only lifts 100g max

even to the extent of copying the electronics so we have two

do you think this is do able ???

clamp would be good Jazz

James

[luke11cnc]

Well today I've been over to see my very good friend Jonathan

and I lost a lot of money with out placing a bet or dealing a card
only joking mate

It still astounded me how much knowledge you have in your sweet head and put us fossils to shame.

I really wish I had a friend like you Jonathan growing up.

Any way Luke has just about given up on the CNC machine “Dad you will never finish it” I mean to prove him wrong


All the parts fit apart from the bearings on the supported rails But not a problem I will take them down the road and have them re-cut.

What a twat I am I gave you the wrong ballscrew mount but never mind I will have the mounts machined Jonathan

I will post more Photo’s this week and even a video of what to look out for when new members decide to build there own machine

James:rofl::rofl:

[luke11cnc]

well I've been in the garage again today and fitted a little bit more to Luke's CNC and I must admit it is coming together rather well.



The above image shows some items made by Jazz.

the M10 T-nuts work really well I could of gone with the M8's you can buy from JKN but I wanted to spread the load area a bit more.

I am also pleased with the supported rail clamps/guides that Jazz also made me shown in the above image they keep it square and true while Luke drills them.

James

[luke11cnc]

Just a small up date the x-axis ballscrew has been re-taped and put back on the machine Thank you Jonathan

99.9 % of all components have been made so more images are due this weekend :naughty::naughty:

Jonathan has agreed to come over on the 19th to wire up the CNC Machine so in short 12 days and my machine should be cutting (Christmas is coming early)

James and Luke

[m.marino]

Good to hear folks and hope you have lot's of safe fun designing and cutting stuff on the gantry Router. Best wishes and have a very Happy Christmas Season.

Michael

[luke11cnc]

O my god o my god

I've seen it my z-axis running by a stepper motor up and down up and down thanks Jonathan

and I say

bring on the 20th, let me complete the cnc machine and play

I've already started to get prices on the 4th axis and will be ordering parts in three weeks

barley twists here I come

James and Luke

luke has started drawing his creeper ready for the cnc machine (bless him)

[luke11cnc]

they look amazing Jonathan

But image 1 the bracket is inside out, motor needs mounting on the other side Hee Hee

James